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Check Out Virgin Galactic's New Spacecraft

On February 19, Sir Richard Branson presented the newest model of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo called VSS "Unity." Its the latest spacecraft built by Virgin Galactic in its quest to start a space tourism industry. If you have a $250,000 to spare, you can get yourself a ticket. Apparently, Stephen Hawking has been offered a spot for no charge. Branson's company has had its share of failed launches, including the SS2 Enterprise breaking apart in October 2014 after lift-off in the Mojave Desert, killing co-pilot Michael Alsbury. Virgin Galactic is one of several companies eager to develop commercial space travel into a full-fledged private industry.